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Committee narrows budget cut after dispute over Sprinter ambulance costs; department to phase replacements
Summary
SFFD and BLA disagreed on Sprinter ambulance unit cost and on how many vehicles to buy; after a lengthy discussion the committee reduced the proposed budget cut to preserve more purchase authority and asked the department and BLA to reconcile final costs.
San Francisco Fire Department representatives told the Budget & Finance Committee that the department operates 58 frontline ambulances, 23 of which are over 10 years old and require frequent, costly repairs. Fire leadership piloted smaller Sprinter‑style ambulances as a Vision Zero‑compatible, more maneuverable replacement and sought funding to accelerate…
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